Bringing Maths to Life: Building Strong Foundations for Critical and Creative Thinking K-8

Declining performance on international tests issues a major challenge to Australian teachers of Mathematics: How can maths learning be lifted?

• Strengthening basic foundations, 
• Promoting critical thinking.

This conference will draw on leading maths educators and practitioners to help teachers meet the challenge.

Keynotes

• Kim Beswick, Professor Maths Education, University of NSW
• Dianne Siemon, Emeritus Professor Maths Education, RMIT University
• Catherine Attard, Professor Maths Education, Western Sydney University
   

Workshops with practical activities for the classroom by leaders in the field

• Michelle Tregoning, Leader, Mathematics Professional Learning K – 12, NSW DoE
• Dr Christine Mae, Specialist: Mathematics and Numeracy K-12, Sydney Catholic Schools
• Professor Dianne Siemon, BMIT University, Melbourne
• Professor Catherine Attard, Western Sydney University
• Dr Jake Little, the University of Sydney
• Henrietta Miller, Primary Numeracy Consultant, Australian Independent Schools
• Daniel Proctor, Secondary Maths Coordinator, NSW DoE

Stories from schools with creative and effective programs

• Mary MacKillop Secondary College Wakeley and Marist Sisters’ College Woolwich
• Angela D’Angelo, Master Teacher Mathematics Sydney Catholic Schools
• St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School Clovelly
• Andrea de Carvalho, Master Teacher Sydney Catholic School

NESA Professional Development Accredited - standard descriptors: 1.2.2 , 2.21.2 , 3.3.2

Contact us for further information
A/Prof Alan Watson: a.watson@unsw.edu.au
A/Prof Sean Kearney: sean.kearney@nd.edu.au 
Dr Thuan Thai: thuan.thai@nd.edu.au